Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-28
ROWING IN THE RAIN.
THE POTOMAC REGArrA TO-DAY.
scenes At the BOat.hOuses this Morn.
tng-LugubFi0us Oarsmen GfuMblinE
About the Weather-A Hitch In the
Gig Race-P0tOmacs Win First Race,

WHICH hclcTco diHcnInan aTOS6 ILLS mOtuiuS uc
cast his weather eye at the eastern heavens and
noted the unpropitious appearance Of things with
lugubrious air. At an early hour the lobby OF
the Riggs House, where the visiting crews have
their headquarters, was thronged with boating
men who anxtously watched the drilling rain
that fell upon the glistening concrete outside.
and made disrespectful illusions to Jupiter
Pluvius which need not be repeated here. The
telephones all over the city Jingled merrily, and
the weather clerk paid the penalty Of his
inconsiderate action In arranging for
such an inclement day by standing
all the morning with his ear glued to the phone
answering the queries OF anxious boating men,
tnelr friends and admirers as to the probability OF
the weather clearing up. With what appeared to
the enthusiastic river men as fiendish delight
This ruthless individual made the reply
TO all inquirers: at will probably rain all day."
Biue-Coated messengers tumbled over each
other at the Columbia Athletic Club home, the
headquarters OF the regatta committee, bearing
timore, inquirng as to the prospect for the races
large contingent OF the club had made arrange
ments to be present. and kept the committee busy
or does not rain too hard" they said, 1.-The races
will be started"
Referee IIincnman was disposed to send the
crews away rain or shine but he, nevertheless In
cidentaly inquired where he should post the no
lice declaring the regatta on until tomorrow
should the rain continue to fall.
during the morning many Of the visiting oars
men found their way TO headquarters and enjoyed
PHEASANT hour sitting before the cheerful open
rres In the handsome rooms OF the Athletic club.
Ihe pool and billiard tables were kept busy and
the seductions OF indoor amusements were height
eneo Dy tne dreary aspect OF the weather without.
AT THE BoAT-HoUsE
all was activity, Notwithstanding the inclemency
of the weather. Ellis Ward the trainer Of the
Columbias, put in an hour or so tinkerng with the
Shells and then fell to pacing up and down the
Veranda, pausing now and then TO gaze at the
c clouds h aiof and at the rain that battered down
bosom A
groups of club men, clad In the SNOWY red and
blue blazers of the Columbia uniform, sat about
stairs and AUG @ eas roT sans d
and snsa Saad!ss as .Ss ~
went aboard of Janltor Braemer's shooting boat
the BLACK Bass, " where roaring fire had been
atnuleu here. spread out on the floor, tney
awaited the starting Of the steam yacht Dixie,
which was TO tow the craft to the stake boat This
arrangement was made to obviate the necessity
Tor the crews to row to the start in the chilling
urlzzle or rain that continued to fall
AL the Potomac house Capt. Zaphone, who feels
tne RESPONSIBILITY tor the success, or failure OF
the Potomac crews, having trained them, hustled
ABOUT and pushed ahead the preparations for the
races as though old Sol We're smiling his sunnieSt
sile. Inc "Reds" were all on hand promptly and
oonheo heaFy flannel shirts over their club Jerseys
QUITE SENSATION
was caused last evening by the unofficial an.
nouncement that the PotOmacs would not start q
crew In the race for gigs There were but two en-
tries in this event. the local crew and the Old Do
minions, OF Alexandria, being the only contestants
NO formal nOtlce or their intention not send q
boat to the stake was given the regatta
committee, but such action was not imperative
under the rules or the National Association. The
failure OF the POtOmacS contest this event leaves
the AleXandrlans the sole entry Having
trained and entered crew In good falh, they will
DC entitled TO row over the course and bear off the
trophies, the Palmer cup, five handsome medals
and an elaborate silk banner. Mr.. John Doyle
who was to have coxswained the Potomac zig
I'VE entered gig crew under the impression
that the Columbia Athletic Club would also start
son, and EImOre was entered for the three events,
senior four. gig, and eigh-oar. Our only competi.
LOIS tors In lours and elghts were the Columbus:
not start In the gig race, we de-
ternined not to send our gig out We desire,
quite naturally, to be On as even terms with them
as possible, and prefer not to put our crew over
the course in what will undoubtedly prove
hotiy contested race and thus endanger our
chances OF winning the eight. We do not hold the
defend it,"
TO BE RowED REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER
AT 1870 Referee Hinchman, with whom the de-
cision rested, sent word to the captains OF the
several clubs to prepare for the regatta, which
would be rowed regardless Of the weather He
Was lmpeiled in this action by the consideration
tnat Tue visiting oarsmen were anxious to leave
for home tonight, and could not conveniently re-
main In this city another day.
THE PROGRAM OF THE EVENTS
Is rs follows: The crews are named In order of
their position, counting from the Virginia shore:
First race, senior four, 2:3O O'clock Potomacs,
No: l.; Dyer, stroke; Reynolds, B. Robinson, g;
heMs B. Hsrn Keed o No p Mute stroke
second race, junior singles, o'clock. F. L
Cornwei ln potomacs, No 1; \: J. Hayes Fair
Potomacs, No. 3; p. j. Miller, Ariels, No 4: j. L.
Nolan, Eiizabeths, No. ). " -
. rnlIa race gigs S3o O'clock Old Domnlons
3; Norton, 2; Burk, l; Smith, coxswain
Fourth race, senior singles, 4 O'Clock. c. G..
Elizabeths, No. 2; L. A. Fisher, Potomacs. No 3
Luttreil OF the RappahannOcks, Withdrew his
entry,
Fourth race, Junior fours, 80 O'Clock. Potomacs
NO 1; Lewis, stroke; Norton, 3; Oertel 2; Wooten
bow. Ariels, OF Baltimore. NO. g Barclay, stroke:
VIII ans, 3; Munek, 2; Mcclellan, bow.
l; Dyer stroke; Cornwel, 4; Robinson. 6; Rey-
nolqs, 8; Fisher, 4; Gilmore, 3; Of1iey, 2; Warden
ess "a harSn g. ksed 70 Nuts
hyde, 3; Brewster, 2; Beall, 1; Smith, coxswain.
SCENES ALONGsHoRR.
Inc rain served to prevent anything like the
gathering OF spectators that usually character
ICES these events few enthusiastic Iongshore-
men. clad in rubber-coats and hats, congregated
In the neighbOrhood OF Cumberland's house. Where
view OF the finish could be Obtained;
No attempt was made to decorate the boat houses
and the gorgeous bunting which has done service
OF the club houses. Extensive arrangement had
been made at the Analostan house for
the entertainment OF the lady admirers
OF aquatic sports and for the friends
OF the visiting crews. A large awning was
rugged over the veranda, and tiers OF seats con.
slructcd for the accommodation OF spectators.
Notwithstanding the storm, number OF ladies
gathered on the balcony. bob Hoffman, who
Is familiar figure along the river had chartered
the Mary Washington but the 1nclemency OF the
weather Induced him 10 cancel his contract.
THE ARIEL CLUB
Among the members OF the Ariel Rowing Club
on board the tugs Dove and Dixie were President
NJ D. Tyson, Vineport; DR.. L. s. Turner, A. Muncks,
d. II. Barclay, W. S. kahIer, W. c. Protzman W.
T. Markland, 1r., NJ. W. Lambdin, VIM. A. Ta1Tee,
James d. Moulton, w. F. Struven VIM. l. Hopkins,
W. c. Baum, II. Moale, &. s. Collins H. T. Williams
II. f. Seemuler, II. w. Anderson, and A. d. Mans.
field.
Potomac Wins.
THE POTOMACS WON THE SENIOR FOUR RACE,
Time, S:59k.
VegetarianS I'm London.
From the London Daily News
We learn on high authority that the vegetarian
propaganda" has never been carried out on SO
large scale or with such systematic arrange
ments as during the present summer. The sum-
mer propaganda" as appears from the society's
report has consisted in vegetarian dinners to city
missionaries and their wives, members OF leading
professions, clergy, and other educational bodies;